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Rear sunshade

switch

∗

P. 268

Intuitive parking assist

switch

∗

P. 153

Instrument panel light

control

P. 125

∗: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Outside rear view mirror switch

P. 58

Auxiliary box

P. 258

Type A

Type B

Trunk opener

P. 41

Fuel filler door opener

P. 67

Rear sunshade

switch

∗

P. 268

Instrument panel light

control

P. 125

Outside rear view mirror switch

P. 58

Auxiliary box

P. 258

Trunk opener

P. 41

Fuel filler door opener

P. 67

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Table of Contents2
Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners........................... 4425
Exterior6
Interior8
Instrument Panel12
For Your Information16
Installation of a Mobile Two-Way Radio System16
General Precautions17
Perchlorate Material17
Scrapping of Your Lexus17
Symbols Used Throughout this Manual18
Key Information20
Keys20
- Using the Mechanical Key20
- To Prevent Key Damage21
Opening, Closing and Locking the Doors and Trunk22
- Smart Access System with Push-Button Start22
- Wireless Remote Control34
- Doors37
- Trunk41
- Front Seats43
- (Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel)43
- Driving Position Memory44
- Seat Position Memory47
  - Entering a Position to Memory47
  - Recalling the Memorized Position47
- Head Restraints49
  - Adjusting the Height of the Head Restraints49
  - Head Restraint Precautions49
- Seat Belts50
- Steering Wheel56
- Auto Tilt Away56
- Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror57
- To Prevent Sensor Error57
- Outside Rear View Mirrors58
  - Linked Mirror Function When Reversing59
  - Auto Anti-Glare Function59
Opening and Closing the Windows and Moon Roof60
- Power Windows60
- Lock Switch60
- Moon Roof63
- Cautions on Using the Moon Roof66
Refueling67
- Opening the Fuel Tank Cap67
  - Closing the Fuel Tank Cap68
  - Refueling the Vehicle - Caution69
Theft Deterrent System70
- Engine Immobilizer System70
- Alarm72
- Panic Mode73
- Theft Prevention Labels (for USA)74
Safety Information75
- Correct Driving Posture75
- While Driving76
- SRS Airbags77
- Front Passenger Occupant Classification System88
  - Condition/Operation in the Front Passenger Classification System89
  - Front Passenger Occupant Classification System Precautions91
- Child Restraint Systems93
- Installing Child Restraints97
- Driving the Vehicle108
Driving Procedures108
- Breaking in109
- Driving in the Rain109
- Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System109
- Normal Characteristics after Turning off the Engine109
- When Driving on Slippery Road Surfaces111
- When Shifting the Shift Lever111
- When the Vehicle Is Parked112
- When the Vehicle Is Stopped112
- Exhaust Gases - Caution113
- When Braking the Vehicle - Caution113
- When Taking a Nap in the Vehicle - Caution113
- If You Get a Flat Tire While Driving114
- If You Hear a Squealing or Scraping Noise114
- When Encountering Flooded Roads115
- Engine (Ignition) Switch116
- Automatic Transmission119
- Turn Signal Lever122
- Parking Brake123
Instrument Cluster124
- Gauges and Meters124
  - Instrument Panel Light Control125
  - To Prevent Damage to the Engine and Its Components125
- Indicators and Warning Lights126
- Multi-Information Display130
Operating the Lights and Windshield Wipers134
- Headlight Switch134
- Fog Light Switch137
- Windshield Wipers and Washer138
Using Other Driving Systems141
- Cruise Control141
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control144
- Intuitive Parking Assist153
- Driving Assist Systems159
  - When the VSC and TRAC Systems Are Operating159
  - Sounds / Vibrations Caused by ABS, Brake Assist, VSC and TRAC Systems160
- PCS (Pre-Collision System)162
- Cargo and Luggage165
- Capacity and Distribution165
Driving Information165
- Storage Precautions167
- Vehicle Load Limits168
- Pre-Winter Preparations169
- Winter Driving Tips169
- Trailer Towing175
- Dinghy Towing182
Using the Air Conditioning System and Defogger184
- Automatic Air Conditioning System184
- Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers191
Using the Audio System192
- Audio System Type192
- Using the Radio194
- Using the CD Player201
- Playing Back MP3 and WMA Discs207
- Optimal Use of the Audio System215
- Using the AUX Adapter218
- Using the Steering Wheel Audio Switches219
- Hands-Free Phone224
Using the Hands-Free Phone System (for Cellular Phone)224
- Using the Hands-Free Phone System224
- Making a Phone Call232
- Setting a Cellular Phone236
- Security and System Setup240
- Using the Phone Book243
When Using a Voice Command231
Using the Interior Lights249
- Interior Lights List249
  - Front Interior Lights251
  - Personal Lights251
Using the Storage Features252
- List of Storage Features252
Other Interior Features259
- Sun Visors259
- Vanity Mirror260
- Clock261
- Ashtray262
- Cigarette Lighter263
- Power Outlet264
- Seat Heaters and Ventilators265
- Armrest267
- Rear Sunshade268
- Extended Trunk270
- Floor Mat271
- Trunk Features272
- Garage Door Opener274
- Compass279
Maintenance and Care284
- Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Exterior284
- Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Interior287
- Maintenance Requirements290
- Warning in Handling of Battery291
- General Maintenance292
- Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs295
- Do-It-Yourself Maintenance296
- Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions296
- Positioning a Floor Jack301
- Tire Inflation Pressure326
  - Effects of Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure328
  - Instructions for Checking Tire Inflation Pressure328
- Wheels330
- Electronic Key Battery334
- If the Electronic Key Battery Is Discharged335
- Checking and Replacing Fuses336
- Headlight Aim (Vehicles with Discharge Headlights)344
- Light Bulbs345
- If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed354
  - Before Towing354
  - Emergency Towing354
Essential Information354
- Installing Towing Eyelet355
- Towing with a Sling-Type Truck357
- Towing with a Wheel Lift-Type Truck358
- Using a Flat Bed Truck359
- Audible Symptoms360
- If You Think Something Is Wrong360
  - Operational Symptoms360
  - Visible Symptoms360
- Fuel Pump Shut off System361
- Event Data Recorder362
  - In a Crash or a Near Car Crash Event362
  - Disclosure of the Data (Event Data Recorder)363
Steps to Take in an Emergency364
- If a Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Buzzer Sounds364
- If a Warning Message Is Displayed375
- Warning Light Display in Radar Cruise Mode382
- If You Have a Flat Tire386
- If the Engine will Not Start396
- Emergency Start Function397
- If the Shift Lever Cannot be Shifted from P398
- If You Lose Your Keys399
- If the Electronic Key Does Not Operate Properly400
  - Locking and Unlocking the Doors and Key Linked Functions400
  - Changing “ENGINE START STOP” Switch Modes and Starting the Engine401
- If the Vehicle Battery Is Discharged402
- If Your Vehicle Overheats405
- If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck407
Specifications410
- Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)410
- Fuel Information420
- Tire Information423
Customization435
- Customizable Features435
- Items to Initialize440
Initialization440
- Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners442
- Seat Belt Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)443
- Abbreviation/Acronym List446
Alphabetical Index448
What to Do if458
- Fuel Filler Door P460
- Gas Station Information460

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